Get into the groove this year at the 57th Montreux Jazz Festival!
It’s not even June, yet the sound of trumpets and trombones, percussion and piano is already ringing in our ears… Why? It’s the line-up for the Montreux Jazz Festival! Get ready to groove to your favourite artists while the waves gently lap the shores of Lake Geneva.
TGV Lyria takes you to Lausanne!
I’m going! 🚄
Between lake, mountains and vineyards, Montreux Riviera is like a postcard landscape. An authentic little piece of paradise that has seduced so many artists, writers and travellers in search of beauty, calm and... inspiration.
And travelling there in a smart way couldn’t be easier!
- Hop on board a TGV Lyria train from Paris to Lausanne
- Jump on an SBB train service heading to Montreux
- Soak up the atmosphere in the town and enjoy the concert line-up
- Head home safely, even if you’re out all night long, as Lionel Richie would say!
To know more about transport options during the festival:
In Switzerland, travelling by public transport is easy and comfortable. Thanks to trains, buses, boats and funiculars, it is possible to get to every corner of the country while enjoying the beautiful countryside. Swiss public transport is one of the best in the world and is marked by revolutionary innovations!
Places to stay 🏠
No room at the inn in Montreux? Lausanne is happy to host you!
From youth hostels to fancy palaces, traditional houses to chain hotels, resorts to business hotels and from one to five stars, Lausanne has the full range of options and styles to choose from.
To know more about places to stay in Lausanne:
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The Montreux Jazz Festival in a nutshell
From 30 June to 15 July, Montreux will be opening its doors to welcome you to the iconic Swiss music event – the Montreux Jazz Festival. Devised in 1967 by Claude Nobs, over the years the Montreux Jazz Festival has become a go-to event and a breeding ground for legendary tales and performances.
To give you a taste of what’s on offer, there’s Seal, Bob Dylan, Chris Isaak, Lionel Richie, Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, Sofiane Pamart and many more.
Extend your stay in Lausanne
Nestled between lakes and mountains, Lausanne offers authenticity and quality of life. There’s plenty to see and do in the Olympic Capital and ‘best small city in the world’, from museums and hikes to shops and restaurants.
Immerse yourself in culture at unique museums such as Plateforme 10 – Lausanne’s new arts district – and Collection de l’Art Brut. Be inspired by Olympic values at the world’s only Olympic Museum. Or experience the vibrant nightlife in the city centre and along the shore of Lake Geneva. And now: breathe!
A look back at the 2022 edition!
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